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RFO UPF ; 25(2): 272-277, 20200830. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-1357802

ABSTRACT

Terceiros molares inferiores podem apresentar uma estreita relação com o nervo alveolar inferior, aumentando as chances de lesão durante o ato cirúrgico. Objetivo: descrever a relação entre a exodontia de terceiros molares e a ocorrência da parestesia do nervo alveolar inferior. Revisão de literatura: cirurgia para exodontia de dentes terceiros molares é o procedimento mais frequentemente realizado entre as cirurgias bucais e, como todo tipo de cirurgia, possui riscos e acidentes e/ou complicações que podem acometer os pacientes tal como a parestesia. Esta é uma condição que altera a sensibilidade de determinada área e pode ocorrer em consequência de traumas diretos ao nervo ou pela compressão deste, devido a hematoma e edema, levando a desconforto e incômodo. Considerações finais: é importante o profissional cirurgião-dentista atentar para o planejamento correto, criterioso e fazer uso de exames complementares, a fim de precaver possíveis complicações durante o ato cirúrgico. Caso a parestesia aconteça, podem ser utilizados tratamentos medicamentosos, a laser ou cirúrgicos, com resultados em longo prazo positivos e reversão do caso.(AU)


Lower third molars may present a close relation with the inferior alveolar nerve increasing the chances of injury during the surgical act. In view of this, this literature review aims to describe the relationship between the extraction of molars third and the occurrence of inferior alveolar nerve paresthesia. Paresthesia is a condition that alters the sensitivity of a certain area and can occur as a result of direct trauma to the nerve or compression of the nerve due to hematoma and edema. It leads to discomfort and discomfort, and it is important for the professional to attend to the correct, judicious planning and to make use of complementary exams. If paraesthesia occurs, medical, laser or surgical treatments are used, with positive long- -term results and reversal of the case. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Paresthesia/etiology , Tooth Extraction/adverse effects , Mandibular Nerve Injuries/etiology , Molar, Third/surgery , Paresthesia/diagnosis , Mandibular Nerve Injuries/diagnosis
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Clín. Méd ; 18(2): 100-103, abril/jun 2020.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1361452

ABSTRACT

A síndrome de Miller Fisher é uma desmielinização dos nervos cranianos e periféricos, gerando graves consequências para o paciente, como, por exemplo, redução ou ausência dos reflexos, paralisia do III, IV e VI nervos cranianos e ataxia. Este relato descreveu o caso de uma mulher de 51 anos, natural e procedente de Penápolis (SP), admitida em um hospital de Araçatuba (SP) com quadro de arreflexia, ataxia e oftalmoplegia. No contexto clínico, foi suspeitada a hipótese de síndrome de Miller Fisher e, assim, começou o processo de investigação, com base nos critérios diagnósticos. O caso foi diagnosticado como síndrome de Miller Fisher, e o tratamento teve início.


Miller Fisher Syndrome is a demyelinating disease affecting cranial and peripheral nerves, leading to severe problems to the patient, such as reduced or absent reflexes, III, IV and VI cranial nerves palsy, and ataxia. This report describes the case of a 51-year-old woman from the city of Penápolis, in the state of São Paulo, who was admitted to the hospital in the city of Araçatuba, in the same state, with ataxia, areflexia and ophthalmoplegia. In the clinical context, the suspicion of Miller Fisher Syndrome was raised, and then investigation ensued for the disease, based on the diagnostic criteria. After evaluation, Miller Fisher Syndrome was confirmed and treatment was started.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Miller Fisher Syndrome/diagnosis , Rare Diseases/diagnosis , Paresthesia/etiology , Blepharoptosis/etiology , Pharyngitis/complications , Plasmapheresis , Miller Fisher Syndrome/complications , Miller Fisher Syndrome/cerebrospinal fluid , Miller Fisher Syndrome/rehabilitation , Paraparesis/etiology
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Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 65(9): 1201-1207, Sept. 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1041066

ABSTRACT

SUMMARY OBJECTIVES Inguinal hernioplasty techniques have been improved since the first hernioplasty. Tension-free techniques that apply synthetic mesh materials, as in the Lichtenstein approach, are the gold standard. Laparoscopic hernioplasty is the strongest alternative to Lichtenstein. The superiority of laparoscopic hernioplasty over Lichtenstein is a major topic of debate. In this study, we aimed to find a conclusion to this debate by comparing our totally extraperitoneal (TEP) experiences with Lichtenstein experiences. METHODS Patients who underwent inguinal hernioplasty at the Gulhane Training and Research Hospital from 2013 to 2018 were included in this retrospective cohort study. The sample included 96 TEP and 90 Lichtenstein patients for a total of 186 patients. The variables assessed were hospitalization duration, postoperative early visual analog scale score, chronic pain, paresthesia, recurrence, and early postoperative complications. Data were collected from patient records and via telephone questionnaire if needed. Data analysis was done by SPSS v20, using chi-square, Fisher's exact, and Mann-Whitney U tests. RESULTS Male/female ratios were similar between the TEP and Lichtenstein groups. There was no difference in mean age between groups (p=0.1). The hospital stay was shorter (p=0.0001), and early postoperative visual analog scale score was lower in the TEP group (p=0.003). Chronic pain, paresthesia, recurrence, and early postoperative complications (hematoma, seroma, wound infection) were similar. CONCLUSIONS TEP is superior to Lichtenstein with shorter hospitalization duration and lower rates of early postoperative pain. No difference between the two techniques was found for chronic pain. We believe that laparoscopic hernioplasty approach may be the best alternative technique for inguinal hernia repair.


RESUMO OBJETIVOS As técnicas de hernioplastia inguinal foram melhoradas desde a primeira hernioplastia. Técnicas livres de tensão que aplicam materiais de malha sintética, como na abordagem de Lichtenstein, são o padrão ouro. A hernioplastia laparoscópica é a alternativa mais forte ao Lichtenstein. A superioridade da hernioplastia laparoscópica sobre o Lichtenstein é um dos principais temas debatidos. Neste estudo, procuramos encontrar uma conclusão para esse debate comparando nossas experiências totalmente extraperitoneais (TEP) com as experiências de Lichtenstein. MÉTODOS Pacientes submetidos à hernioplastia inguinal no Gulhane Training and Research Hospital de 2013 a 2018 foram incluídos neste estudo de coorte retrospectivo. A amostra incluiu 96 pacientes TEP e 90 pacientes Lichtenstein para um total de 186 pacientes. As variáveis avaliadas foram tempo de internação, escore da escala analógica visual precoce no pós-operatório, dor crônica, parestesia, recidiva e complicações pós-operatórias precoces. Os dados foram coletados dos prontuários e do questionário por telefone, se necessário. A análise dos dados foi realizada pelo SPSS v20, utilizando os testes qui-quadrado, exato de Fisher e U de Mann-Whitney. RESULTADOS As razões homem/mulher foram semelhantes entre os grupos TEP e Lichtenstein. Não houve diferença na média de idade entre os grupos (p=0,1). A permanência hospitalar foi menor (p=0,1) e a escala visual analógica precoce foi menor no grupo TEP (p=0,003). Dor crônica, parestesia, recorrência e complicações pós-operatórias imediatas (hematoma, seroma, infecção da ferida) foram semelhantes. CONCLUSÕES O TEP é superior ao Lichtenstein, com menor tempo de internação e menores taxas de dor pós-operatória precoce. Nenhuma diferença entre as duas técnicas foi encontrada para dor crônica. Acreditamos que a abordagem de hernioplastia laparoscópica pode ser a melhor técnica alternativa para correção de hérnia inguinal.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Young Adult , Laparoscopy/methods , Herniorrhaphy/methods , Hernia, Inguinal/surgery , Pain, Postoperative/etiology , Paresthesia/etiology , Recurrence , Retrospective Studies , Follow-Up Studies , Laparoscopy/adverse effects , Chronic Pain/etiology , Herniorrhaphy/adverse effects , Length of Stay , Middle Aged
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Rev. bras. neurol ; 54(3): 35-38, jul.-ago. 2018. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-948100

ABSTRACT

Statins are frequently prescribed in clinical practice for their proven efficacy in prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Despite the recognized beneficial effects of this class of drugs, in recent years, many studies published in medical literature have shown a wide range of adverse effects as a consequence of this therapy, including the risk of peripheral neuropathy. The purpose of this article is to report a case in which clinical features consistent with multiple mononeuropathy probably secondary to use of pravastatin were observed. The case report is followed by a review of the relevant literature.


As estatinas são frequentemente prescritas na prática clínica por sua comprovada eficácia na prevenção de doenças cardiovasculares e cérebrovasculares. Apesar dos reconhecidos efeitos benéficos dessa classe medicamentosa, nos últimos anos, diversos estudos publicados na literatura médica vem evidenciando uma ampla variedade de efeitos colaterais como consequência desta terapia, incluindo o risco de neuropatias periféricas. O objetivo deste artigo é relatar um caso no qual foram observadas manifestações clínicas compatíveis com o diagnóstico de mononeuropatia múltipla sensitiva, provavelmente secundária ao uso de pravastatina. O relato de caso é acompanhando de uma revisão de dados pertinentes da literatura.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Pravastatin/adverse effects , Pravastatin/therapeutic use , Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors/adverse effects , Mononeuropathies/diagnosis , Mononeuropathies/chemically induced , Paresthesia/etiology , Review Literature as Topic , Hyperesthesia
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 74(2): 99-105, Feb. 2016. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-776449

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT The hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies (HNPP) is an autossomal dominant disorder manifesting recurrent mononeuropathies. Objective Evaluate its clinical and nerve conduction studies (NCS) characteristics, searching for diagnostic particularities. Method We reviewed the neurological manifestations of 39 and the NCS of 33 patients. Results Family history was absent in 16/39 (41%). The onset complaints were weakness in 24, pain in 6, sensory deficit in 5 and paresthesias in 4. Pain was seen in 3 other patients. The following neuropathy patterns were found: multiple mononeuropathy (26), mononeuropathy (7), chronic sensorimotor polyneuropathy (4), chronic sensory polyneuropathy (1) and unilateral brachial plexopathy (1). NCS showed a sensorimotor neuropathy with focal conduction slowing in 31, two had mononeuropathy and another brachial plexopathy. Conclusion HNPP presentation is variable and may include pain. The most frequent pattern is of an asymmetrical sensory and motor neuropathy with focal slowing at specific topographies on NCS.


RESUMO A neuropatia hereditária com susceptibilidade à pressão (HNPP) é uma doença autossômica dominante que manifesta mononeuropatias recorrentes. Objetivo Avaliar as características clínicas e os estudos da condução nervosa (ECN) procurando particularidades diagnósticas. Método Revisamos as características clínicas de 39 e os ECN de 33 pacientes. Resultados História familiar ausente em 16/39 (41%). As manifestações iniciais foram: fraqueza em 24, dor em 6, déficit sensitivo em 5 e parestesias em 4. Dor foi referida por outros 3 pacientes. Os seguintes padrões de neuropatia foram observados: mononeuropatia múltipla (26), mononeuropatia (6), polineuropatia sensitivo-motora (4), polineuropatia sensitiva (1) e plexopatia braquial unilateral (1). Os ECN mostraram uma neuropatia sensitivo-motora com redução focal da velocidade de condução em 31, dois tinham mononeuropatia e outro plexopatia braquial. Conclusão A apresentação da HNPP é variável e pode incluir dor. O padrão mais frequente é o de uma neuropatia sensitivo-motora assimétrica com alentecimentos focais da condução em topografias específicas nos ECN.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Young Adult , Chromosomes, Human, Pair 17/genetics , Gene Deletion , Peripheral Nervous System Diseases/physiopathology , Neural Conduction/physiology , Paralysis , Paresthesia/etiology , Pressure , Sensation Disorders/etiology , Peripheral Nervous System Diseases/genetics , Neuralgia/etiology
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Rev. ADM ; 72(6): 314-319, nov.-dic. 2015. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-786689

ABSTRACT

Antecedentes: La cirugía del tercer molar inferior retenido es unprocedimiento de rutina en la práctica de la cirugía bucal. Varias complicaciones surgen como resultado de esta intervención quirúrgica. Entre las más frecuentes se encuentran: dolor, infl amación, trismo, hemorragia, equimosis, alveolitis, infección, parestesia y dificultad para comer. Objetivos: El propósito de este estudio fue evaluar la incidencia de complicaciones postoperatorias en la cirugía del tercer molar inferior retenido en pacientes de la Unidad Académica deOdontología de la Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit a fin de tenerlas en cuenta y tomar las respectivas precauciones, ya sea para tratar de evitarlas en lo sucesivo o bien, para reconocerlas y darles tratamiento. No se incluye dolor, infl amación ni trismo. Material y métodos: Este estudio fue longitudinal y prospectivo de siete días consecutivos y de 30 días en total en 38 pacientes entre 16 y 38 años de edad. Se evaluaron las complicaciones postoperatorias relacionadas con la cirugía del tercer molar inferior. Resultados: Participaron 38 pacientes; 29 del género femenino (76.3 por ciento) y 9 del masculino (23.7 por ciento) de entre 16 y 38 años, con un promedio de edad de 23.16 ± 5.2 años. La complicación más frecuente fue la difi cultad para masticar seguida de equimosis...


Background: Impacted lower third molar surgery is a routine pro-cedure in the practice of oral surgery. However, there are various complications associated with the extraction of impacted mandibular third molars, the most common being pain, swelling, trismus, hemor-rhaging, ecchymosis, dry socket, infection, paresthesia, and diffi culty with chewing. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of postoperative complications following impacted lower third molar surgery in patients at the Academic Unit of Dentistry of the Autonomous University of Nayarit, so as to ensure these are taken into account and that the respective precautions are taken, either by attempting to avoid them in the future or to recognize and treat them. Pain, infl ammation and trismus are not analyzed in this paper. Material and methods: A longitudinal prospective study of 38 patients between the ages of 16 and 38 years old (with an average age 23.1) was carried out over seven consecutive days, with follow up examination performed at 15 and 30 days. The postoperative complications associated with lower third molar surgery were assessed. Results: 38 patients took part; 29 females (76.3%) and 9 males (23.7%) between the ages of 16 and 38 years, with a mean age of 23.16 ± 5.2 years old. The most common complication was diffi culty with chewing followed by ecchymosis...


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adolescent , Adult , Female , Young Adult , Postoperative Complications/classification , Tooth, Impacted/surgery , Tooth Extraction/adverse effects , Molar, Third/surgery , Age and Sex Distribution , Dry Socket/etiology , Ecchymosis/etiology , Oral Hemorrhage/etiology , Longitudinal Studies , Mexico , Masticatory Muscles/physiopathology , Prospective Studies , Paresthesia/etiology , Data Interpretation, Statistical , Trismus/etiology
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Medicina (B.Aires) ; 75(3): 178-180, June 2015. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-757102

ABSTRACT

El síndrome de Guillain-Barré es una enfermedad desmielinizante aguda con una forma clásica que se presenta con debilidad muscular y ausencia de reflejos. Existen múltiples variantes y formas atípicas de la enfermedad, entre otras la diplejía facial con parestesias. Asimismo, la ausencia de reflejos en este síndrome es característico pero no constante, ya que en un 10% de los pacientes los reflejos están presentes. Se presenta aquí el caso de una mujer de 33 años con paresia facial bilateral, parestesias y debilidad de miembros inferiores e hiperreflexia, una forma de presentación infrecuente de este síndrome.


Guillain-Barré syndrome is an acute demyelinating disease which presents in a classic form with muscular weakness and the lack of reflexes. There are multiple variations and atypical forms of the disease, being facial diplegia with paresthesia one of them. Also, the absence of reflexes in this syndrome is typical but not constant, since 10% of patients present reflexes. We describe a case of atypical presentation with bilateral facial palsy, paresthesia, brisk reflexes and weakness in the lower limbs in a 33 year old woman.


Subject(s)
Adult , Female , Humans , Facial Paralysis/etiology , Guillain-Barre Syndrome/complications , Paresthesia/etiology
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Cir. & cir ; 78(1): 53-59, ene.-feb. 2010. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-565709

ABSTRACT

Introducción: La resección transaxilar con apoyo endoscópico es una técnica quirúrgica novedosa en el manejo del síndrome de salida de tórax que permite identificar con seguridad el paquete vasculonervioso y las diferentes estructuras. Nuestro objetivo fue valorar los resultados de morbilidad y mortalidad del tratamiento quirúrgico en el síndrome de salida de tórax con esta técnica. Material y métodos: Estudio longitudinal prospectivo de 22 intervenciones quirúrgicas de resección transaxilar de la primera costilla, con apoyo endoscópico a pacientes con síndrome de salida de tórax, entre enero de 2000 y enero de 2009, en un hospital privado de la cuidad de Puebla, México. De ellos, 16 mujeres y seis hombres, con edad promedio de 35 años. Encontramos 16/22 (72.7 %) pacientes con síntomas neurológicos y 6/22 (27.3 %) con síntomas venosos; entre ellos, 2/22 (9.09 %) presentaban trombosis venosa de esfuerzo axilosubclavia. Resultados: Entre las 22 intervenciones encontramos bandas fibrosas en 8/22 pacientes (36.3 %): 1/22 (4.5 %) con una banda cervical tipo 1 y costilla cervical grado II, 1/22 (4.5 %) con banda cervical tipo 2 y costilla cervical grado I, 2/22 (9.09 %) con banda tipo 3, 1/22 (4.5 %) con banda tipo IV, 1/22 (4.5 %) con banda tipo V y 2/22 (9.09 %) con banda tipo VII y trombosis axilosubclavia. Después del procedimiento, 20/22 (90.9 %) pacientes manifestaron mejoría total y 2/22 (9.1 %), parestesias leves. No hubo complicaciones por lesiones nerviosas, vasculares o pleurales. Conclusiones: La técnica escrita provee un margen de seguridad amplio y mejora la visibilidad, disminuyendo las complicaciones quirúrgicas.


BACKGROUND: Endoscopic-assisted transaxillary first rib resection is a novel approach in the management of thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) and allows us to safely identify the neurovascular package and different structures. Our main objective is to assess the results of morbidity and mortality of the surgical treatment in TOS with this technique. METHODS: We carried out a prospective, longitudinal study with 22 surgical interventions of transaxillary first rib resection with endoscopic support in patients with TOS from January 2000 to January 2009 in a private hospital located in Puebla, Mexico. There were 16 females and six males with a mean age of 35 years. We found 16/22 (72.7%) patients with neurological symptoms and 6/22 (27.3%) with venous symptoms; 2/22 (9.09%) patients had effort thrombosis of the axillary-subclavian vein. RESULTS: Of the 22 interventions, we found fibrous bands in 8/22 patients (36.3%); 1/22 (4.5%) with type 1 cervical band and cervical rib grade II, 1/22 (4.5%) with type 2 cervical band and cervical rib grade I, 2/22 (9.09%) with band type 3, 1/22 (4.5%) with band type IV, 1/22 (4.5%) with band type V and 2/22 (9.09%) with band type VII and axillary-subclavian thrombosis. After the procedure, 20/22 (90.9%) patients showed total symptom improvement and 2/22 (9.1%) patients had mild paresthesias. There were no complications from nerve, vascular or pleural damage. CONCLUSIONS: This technique provides an ample margin of safety and improves visibility, reducing surgical complications.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Young Adult , Ribs/surgery , Decompression, Surgical/methods , Endoscopy , Thoracic Outlet Syndrome/surgery , Axilla , Axillary Vein , Arm/blood supply , Arm/innervation , Prospective Studies , Paresthesia/etiology , Subclavian Vein , Cervical Rib Syndrome/surgery , Thoracic Outlet Syndrome/complications , Treatment Outcome , Venous Thrombosis/etiology
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J. appl. oral sci ; 18(1): 92-99, Jan.-Feb. 2010. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-545032

ABSTRACT

Miniplate and screw fixation has been widely used in bilateral sagittal split osteotomy, but some issues remain unclear concerning its lack of rigidity when compared to Spiessl's bicortical technique. This paper demonstrates the hybrid fixation technique in a case report. A 34-year-old female patient underwent a double jaw surgery with counter-clockwise rotation of the mandible fixed using the hybrid fixation technique. The patient evolved well in the postoperative period and is still under follow up after 14 months, reporting satisfaction with the results and no significant deviation from the treatment plan up to now. No damage to tooth roots was done, maxillomandibular range of motion was within normality and regression of the inferior alveolar nerve paresthesia was observed bilaterally. The hybrid mandibular fixation is clearly visible in the panoramic and cephalometric control radiographs. It seems that the hybrid fixation can sum the advantages of both monocortical and bicortical techniques in lower jaw advancement, increasing fixation stability without significant damage to the mandibular articulation and the inferior alveolar nerve. A statistical investigation seems necessary to prove its efficacy.


Subject(s)
Adult , Female , Humans , Bone Plates , Bone Screws , Mandible/surgery , Mandibular Advancement/methods , Orthognathic Surgical Procedures/methods , Follow-Up Studies , Mandibular Advancement/instrumentation , Mandibular Nerve/physiopathology , Maxilla/surgery , Osteotomy, Le Fort , Orthognathic Surgical Procedures/instrumentation , Patient Satisfaction , Postoperative Complications , Paresthesia/etiology , Rotation , Range of Motion, Articular/physiology , Treatment Outcome
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Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc ; 24(1): 68-72, Jan.-Mar. 2009. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-515589

ABSTRACT

OBJETIVO: Avaliar as intercorrências clínicas nos membros submetidos a retirada da veia safena magna por técnica de incisões escalonadas para sua utilização como enxerto venoso na revascularização do miocárdio. MÉTODOS: Selecionou-se aleatoriamente 44 pacientes submetidos a revascularização do miocárdio utilizando a veia safena magna retirada por incisões escalonadas há mais de 3 meses. Critérios de exclusão: retirada da veia safena de ambos os lados; safenectomia prévia do membro contralateral; etiologias de edema de causas sistêmicas, tais como cardíacas, renais, tireoideanas, hepáticas e insuficiência venosa nos membros inferiores (MMII), representada por varizes exuberantes com ou sem alterações tróficas. Foram avaliados as seguintes variáveis: idade, sexo, diabetes, tempo de cirurgia, presença de intercorrências, como edema, parestesias, infecção, linforréia, erisipela e trombose venosa profunda. A avaliação foi clínica e o diagnóstico do diabete foi feito pelos exames do pré-operatório para cirurgia. Para análise estatística foram empregados o teste qui-quadrado, teste exato de Fisher e teste t de Student, considerando erro alfa de 5 por cento. RESULTADOS: O tempo entre avaliação e cirurgia foi de 3 a 187 meses, com média 47,3 + 42,5 meses. Detectou-se 25 por cento de infecção no leito da safena, edema em 52,3 por cento dos casos, parestesia em 29,5 por cento, erisipela em 9,1 por cento, linforréia em 4,5 por cento e trombose venosa profunda em 2,3 por cento. Não houve associação entre diabetes com as intercorrências. CONCLUSÃO: A exérese escalonada da veia safena magna para revascularização do miocárdio não elimina as intercorrências clínicas no leito da safena, como parestesias, infecção e edema


OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess clinical complications of limbs undergone harvesting of the great saphenous vein for venous coronary artery bypass graft surgery using bridge technique. METHODS: Fourty-four patients who had undergone CABG using the great saphenous vein harvested by the bridge technique over more than 3 months ago were randomly selected. The exclusion criteria were the harvesting of both saphenous veins, prior saphenectomy of the contralateral limb, edema caused by a systemic etiology, such as heart, renal, thyroid or hepatic diseases and venous insufficiency of the lower limbs as characterized by swollen varicose veins both with and without trophic changes. The age, gender, diabetes, time of surgery and occurrence of complications, such as edema, paresthesia, infection, lymphorrhea, erysipelas and deep venous thrombosis, were assessed. The assessment was clinic and diagnosis of the diabetes was performed by the preoperative exams. The chi-square, Fisher and Student's t tests were used for statistical analysis with an alpha error of 5 percent. RESULTS: The time between surgery and assessment ranged between 3 and 187 months with a mean of 47.3±42.5 months. Infections of the saphenous harvest site were detected in 25 percent of the cases, edema in 52.3 percent, paresthesia in 29.5 percent, erysipelas in 9.1 percent, lymphorrhea in 4.5 percent and deep venous thrombosis in 2.3 percent. There was no association between diabetes and complications. CONCLUSION: The saphenous vein harvesting using bridge technique for coronary artery bypass grafting does not eliminate clinical complications, such as paresthesia, infection and edema of the saphenous vein harvesting site.


Subject(s)
Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Coronary Artery Bypass/methods , Edema/etiology , Leg/blood supply , Paresthesia/etiology , Saphenous Vein/transplantation , Surgical Wound Infection/etiology , Tissue and Organ Harvesting/adverse effects , Chi-Square Distribution , Cross-Sectional Studies , Coronary Artery Bypass/adverse effects
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São Paulo med. j ; 127(1): 7-11, Jan. 2009. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-513099

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CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVES: In major orthopedic surgery of the lower limbs, continuous spinal anesthesia (CSA) and combined spinal epidural anesthesia (CSE) are safe and reliable anesthesia methods. In this prospective randomized clinical study, the blockading properties and side effects of CSA were compared with single interspace CSE, among patients scheduled for major hip or knee surgery. DESIGN AND SETTING: Prospective clinical study conducted at the Institute for Regional Anesthesia, Hospital de Base, São José do Rio Preto. METHODS: 240 patients scheduled for hip arthroplasty, knee arthroplasty or femoral fracture treatment were randomly assigned to receive either CSA or CSE. Blockades were performed in the lateral position at the L3-L4 interspace. Puncture success, technical difficulties, paresthesia, highest level of sensory and motor blockade, need for complementary doses of local anesthetic, degree of technical difficulties, cardiocirculatory changes and postdural puncture headache (PDPH) were recorded. At the end of the surgery, the catheter was removed and cerebrospinal fluid leakage was evaluated. RESULTS: Seven patients were excluded (three CSA and four CSE). There was significantly lower incidence of paresthesia in the CSE group. The resultant sensory blockade level was significantly higher with CSE. Complete motor blockade occurred in 110 CSA patients and in 109 CSE patients. Arterial hypotension was observed significantly more often in the CSE group. PDPH was observed in two patients of each group. CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that both CSA and CSE provided good surgical conditions with low incidence of complications. The sensory blockade level and hemodynamic changes were lower with CSA.


CONTEXTO E OBJETIVOS: Em cirurgias ortopédicas de grande porte, a raquianestesia contínua e o bloqueio combinado raqui-peridural são métodos seguros e confiáveis. Neste estudo prospectivo foram comparadas as propriedades e efeitos colaterais da raquianestesia contínua com o bloqueio combinado raqui-peridural de punção única em pacientes programados para cirurgia ortopédica de quadril, joelho e fraturas de fêmur. TIPO DE ESTUDO E LOCAL: Estudo prospectivo, conduzido no Instituto de Anestesia Regional do Hospital de Base de São José do Rio Preto. MÉTODOS: 240 pacientes com cirurgias de quadril, artroplastia de joelho ou correção de fratura de fêmur programadas foram aleatoriamente arrolados para receberem raquianestesia contínua ou bloqueio combinado raqui-peridural (CSE). Os bloqueios foram realizados com o paciente na posição lateral no interespaço L3-L4. O sucesso das punções, dificuldades técnicas, parestesia, nível do bloqueio sensitivo e bloqueio motor, necessidade de doses complementares de anestésico local, grau de dificuldade técnica, alteração cardiociruculatória e cefaléia pós-punção foram registradas. Ao final da cirurgia, o cateter foi retirado e foi avaliado se havia refluxo de líquor. RESULTADOS: Sete pacientes foram excluídos (3 CSA e 4 CSE). Houve uma menor incidência significativa de parestesia no grupo CSA. O nível do bloqueio sensitivo foi significantemente mais alto no grupo CSE. Bloqueio motor completo ocorreu em 110 pacientes do grupo CSA e em 109 do grupo CSE. Hipotensão arterial foi observada significantemente mais freqüente no grupo CSE. Cefaléia pós-punção da dura-máter ocorreu em dois pacientes de cada grupo. CONCLUSÃO: Nossos resultados sugerem que ambas as técnicas provêm boa anestesia cirúrgica com baixa incidência de complicação. O nível do bloqueio sensitivo e as alterações hemodinâmicas foram menores com a raquianestesia contínua (CSA).


Subject(s)
Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Anesthesia, Epidural/methods , Anesthesia, Spinal/methods , Nerve Block/methods , Orthopedic Procedures , Anesthetics, Local/administration & dosage , Brazil/epidemiology , Bupivacaine/administration & dosage , Chi-Square Distribution , Dose-Response Relationship, Drug , Hemodynamics/drug effects , Motor Activity/drug effects , Orthopedic Procedures/adverse effects , Orthopedic Procedures/methods , Paresthesia/epidemiology , Paresthesia/etiology , Post-Dural Puncture Headache/epidemiology , Post-Dural Puncture Headache/etiology , Prospective Studies
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Arch. argent. dermatol ; 59(1): 21-23, 2009. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-619520

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El síndrome trófico trigeminal (SST) es una rara causa de úlceras crónicas en cara. Se presenta con una tríada característica de úlceras faciales, parestesias y anestesia del área inervada por el nervio trigémino. Representa un doble desafío: diagnóstico, por la cantidad de diagnósticos diferenciales, y terapéuticos, por ser de muy difícil resolución. Se presenta un paciente de sexo masculino, con antecedentes de accidentes cerebrovascular con secula facial y ulceras correspondientes a este síndrome.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Skin Ulcer/diagnosis , Skin Ulcer/etiology , Skin Ulcer/pathology , Face/pathology , Paresthesia/etiology , Paresthesia/pathology , Skin/pathology
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São Paulo med. j ; 127(3): 171-173, 2009. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-528113

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CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Lhermitte's sign, a classical neurological sign, is a rare manifestation of vitamin B12 deficiency. The aim here was to report on a case of an elderly patient with vitamin B12 deficiency whose first clinical manifestation was the presence of Lhermitte's sign. CASE REPORT: We describe an elderly patient with vitamin B12 deficiency who presented cognitive dysfunction, peripheral polyneuropathy and sensory ataxia, and whose first clinical manifestation was the presence of Lhermitte's sign. This sign is one of the rarest manifestations of vitamin B12 deficiency.


CONTEXTO E OBJETIVO: O sinal de Lhermitte, um sinal neurológico clássico, é uma rara manifestação clínica da deficiência de vitamina B12. O objetivo foi relatar o caso de um paciente idoso com deficiência de vitamina B12, cuja manifestação clínica inicial foi a presença do sinal de Lhermitte. RELATO DO CASO: Paciente idoso com deficiência de vitamina B12, apresentou-se com disfunção cognitiva, polineuropatia periférica e ataxia sensitiva, cuja manifestação clínica inicial foi a presença do sinal de Lhermitte. Este sinal é uma das mais raras manifestações da deficiência de vitamina B12.


Subject(s)
Aged , Humans , Male , Paresthesia/etiology , /complications , Paresthesia/diagnosis
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Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-45243

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Methyl bromide is a highly toxic gas with poor olfactory warning properties. It is widely used as insecticidal fumigant for dry foodstuffs and can be toxic to central and peripheral nervous systems. Most neurological manifestations of methyl bromide intoxication occur from inhalation. Acute toxicity characterized by headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and visual disturbances. Tremor, convulsion, unconsciousness and permanent brain damage may occur in severe poisoning. Chronic exposure can cause neuropathy, pyramidal and cerebellar dysfunction, as well as neuropsychiatric disturbances. The first case of methyl bromide intoxication in Thailand has been described. The patient was a 24-year-old man who worked in a warehouse of imported vegetables fumigated with methyl bromide. He presented with unstable gait, vertigo and paresthesia of both feet, for two weeks. He had a history of chronic exposure to methyl bromide for three years. His fourteen co-workers also developed the same symptoms but less in severity. Neurological examination revealed ataxic gait, decreased pain and vibratory sense on both feet, impaired cerebellar signs and hyperactive reflex in all extremities. The serum concentration of methyl bromide was 8.18 mg/dl. Electrophysilogical study was normal. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain (MRI) revealed bilateral symmetrical lesion of abnormal hypersignal intensity on T2 and fluid-attenuation inversion recovery (FLAIR) sequences at bilateral dentate nuclei of cerebellum and periventricular area of the fourth ventricle. This incident stresses the need for improvement of worker education and safety precautions during all stages of methyl bromide fumigation.


Subject(s)
Adult , Brain Diseases/etiology , Brain Stem , Cerebellar Diseases/diagnosis , Humans , Hydrocarbons, Brominated/toxicity , Male , Noxae/toxicity , Occupational Exposure/adverse effects , Paresthesia/etiology
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Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health ; 2008 Mar; 39(2): 307-9
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-31977

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We report three cases of ciguatera fish poisoning. One patient died secondary to respiratory failure. Two patients showed elevated muscle enzymes and one patients had an abnormal cervical spinal MRI. MRI findings have not been previously described. MRI findings explain the mechanism of the L'hermitte phenomenon (a common complaint) among these patients. Respiratory failure is rare in ciguatera fish poisoning. Our findings suggest this could be related to respiratory muscles involvement.


Subject(s)
Adult , Alanine Transaminase/blood , Child, Preschool , Ciguatera Poisoning/complications , Creatine Kinase/blood , Fatal Outcome , Female , Humans , Male , Muscle Weakness/enzymology , Paresthesia/etiology , Respiratory Insufficiency/etiology
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Rev. chil. dermatol ; 24(2): 132-134, 2008. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-567053

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La notalgia parestésica es una neuropatía sensorial caracterizada clínicamente por una mancha hiperpigmentada bien circunscrita localizada en la espalda, que afecta las áreas correspondientes a los dermatomos D2 a D6. El prurito es el síntoma más común, aunque algunos pacientes describen otras sensaciones, incluyendo ardor, parestesia, hiperestesia o dolor. Los hallazgos histopatológicos son inespecíficos. Su etiología no ha sido claramente demostrada, pero en algunos casos existe una llamativa correlación con patología de la columna vertebral, incluyendo cambios degenerativos y/o hernias del núcleo pulposo. El diagnóstico diferencial incluye la neurodermitis y la amiloidosis macular. No existe un tratamiento definitivo para la enfermedad. Se han empleado diversas terapias incluyendo capsaicina tópica, bloqueo anestésico para vertebral, oxcarbazepina, gabapentina y toxina botulínica.


Notalgia paresthetica is a sensory neuropathy characterizd clinically by a well-circumscribed hyperpigmented patch located on the back, affecting the areas corresponding to dermatomes D2-D6. Pruritus is its most common symptom, but some patients describe other sensations including burning, paresthesia, hypeesthesia or pain. Histopathological findings are not specific. The etiology of this condition has not be en clearly demonstrated but in some cases there exists a striking correlation with spinal pathology, including degenerative changes or a herniated nucleous pulposus. Differential diagnoses include neurodermitis and maclular amyloidosis There is no definitive treatment for the disease diverse therapies have been employed including topical capsaicin paravertebral local anesthetic block, oxcarbazepine, gabapentir and botulinum toxin type A.


Subject(s)
Humans , Skin Diseases/diagnosis , Skin Diseases/drug therapy , Paresthesia/diagnosis , Paresthesia/drug therapy , Anticonvulsants/therapeutic use , Capsaicin/therapeutic use , Diagnosis, Differential , Back Pain/etiology , Skin Diseases/etiology , Skin Diseases/pathology , Hyperpigmentation , Paresthesia/etiology , Paresthesia/pathology , Botulinum Toxins/therapeutic use
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RGO (Porto Alegre) ; 55(3): 291-295, jul.-set. 2007.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: lil-519071

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A remoção cirúrgica dos terceiros molares vem se tornando cada vez mais freqüente nos dias de hoje. Quando se trata dos dentes inferiores, é importante atentar-se para a ocorrência das parestesias dos nervos lingual e alveolar inferior, cujas incidências são de 0-23% e 0,4-8,4%, respectivamente. O quadro poderá resolver-se espontaneamente, mas quando isso não ocorrer, as modalidades terapêuticas disponíveis apresentam resultados limitados a determinados casos, confirmando que o melhor é a prevenção. Esse estudo se propôs a realizar uma revisão de literatura sobre parestesia dos nervos lingual e alveolar inferior, em relação a sua etiologia, sintomatologia, condutas preventivas e terapêuticas.


Subject(s)
Cranial Nerve Diseases , Lingual Nerve , Mandibular Nerve , Paresthesia/etiology , Paresthesia/therapy
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Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. Säo Paulo ; 49(1): 59-61, Jan.-Feb. 2007. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-444579

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The authors report neuromuscular manifestations in a 45-year-old woman after consuming octopus meat (Octopus sp.). The patient presented malaise, paresthesias in perioral and extremity areas, intense muscular weakness and arterial hypotension, followed by severe itch and disseminated cutaneous rash. Gastrointestinal manifestations and fever were not observed, reducing the probability of alimentary poisoning. The presence of muscular and neurological symptoms suggests neurotoxin action, which could have been ingested by the victim from the octopus salivary glands or from an accumulation of toxins in the meat, or by an unknown mechanism. There is little known about toxins of the Octopus genus and this communication is important alert to the possibility of poisoning in humans that eat octopus and its differentiation from alimentary poisonings arising from incorrect conservation of seafood.


Os autores relatam um quadro manifestado por sintomas neurológicos e musculares em uma mulher de 45 anos, que surgiu após o consumo da carne de polvo comum (Octopus sp.). A paciente apresentou intenso mal estar, parestesias em extremidades e área perioral, fraqueza muscular intensa e hipotensão arterial, seguidos de prurido importante e uma erupção eritêmato-descamativa disseminada tardia. Não foram observadas manifestações gastrintestinais ou febre, o que reduziu a probabilidade de uma intoxicação alimentar por conservação inadequada do molusco. A presença de sintomas neuro-musculares é sugestiva de ação de neurotoxinas, comprovadamente existentes em muitos gêneros de polvos e que podem ter sido ingeridas através do consumo das glândulas salivares ou acúmulo das toxinas na carne, por algum mecanismo ainda desconhecido. As toxinas dos polvos do gênero Octopus são pouco estudadas e julgamos esta comunicação importante por alertar para a possibilidade do envenenamento nos seres humanos que consomem carne de polvos e ainda sua diferenciação das intoxicações alimentares que ocorrem por conservação inadequada do animal.


Subject(s)
Humans , Animals , Female , Middle Aged , Foodborne Diseases/complications , Muscle Weakness/etiology , Octopodiformes , Paresthesia/etiology , Seafood/adverse effects , Acute Disease
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 64(4): 997-1000, dez. 2006. tab
Article in Portuguese, English | LILACS | ID: lil-439758

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Nós avaliamos a freqüência e localização de dor e parestesias em pacientes com síndrome do túnel do carpo (STC) e em indivíduos da população geral, pareados por gênero e idade. Determinamos a sensibilidade e a especificidade desses sintomas para o diagnóstico de STC. Dor foi um sintoma comum nos dois grupos de pacientes. Parestesia ocorreu com mais freqüência em pacientes com STC (p<0,05). No grupo com STC, a dor era localizada no pescoço (42,8 por cento), membros superiores (36,8 por cento) e mãos (82,8 por cento). Nos pacientes sem STC, a dor se localizava na cabeça (11,4 por cento), região axial (37,1 por cento) e membros inferiores (22,8 por cento). Nós concluímos que, em relação ao diagnóstico de STC, dor e parestesias apresentam sensibilidade baixa e especificidade alta quando as queixas estão presentes nos membros superiores; e sensibilidade e especificidade altas (>75 por cento) quando são localizadas nas mãos.


We studied the frequency and localization of pain and numbness in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), in comparison with individuals of the general population, matched for sex and age, and we determined the sensitivity and the specificity of these symptoms for the CTS diagnosis. Pain was a common symptom in the two groups of patients. Numbness occurred more frequently in CTS group (p<0.05). In CTS patients, pain complaints were present in neck (42.8 percent), arms (36.8 percent) and hands (82.8 percent). Among controls, pain was more common in head (11.4 percent), trunk (37.1 percent), legs (22.8 percent). In our casuistics, in relation to the CTS diagnosis, the presence of pain and numbness have low sensitivity and high specificity when they occur in the arms, and high sensitivity and specificity when they occur in the hands.


Subject(s)
Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Arm , Carpal Tunnel Syndrome/diagnosis , Hand , Pain/etiology , Paresthesia/etiology , Case-Control Studies , Carpal Tunnel Syndrome/complications , Electromyography , Sensitivity and Specificity , Surveys and Questionnaires
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